Despite an ongoing shortage of experienced tech talent, as well as persistent equity gaps across industries, HR and hiring leaders have been slow to adopt new approaches to recruitment and retention, according to a new report, ‘The State of Talent Acquisition 2023,’ released today by General Assembly (GA). The survey, conducted in partnership with Wakefield Research and produced by Whiteboard Advisors, sourced insights from HR professionals across the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia, Ireland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and France, who oversee the hiring process for in-demand technology roles in fields like software engineering, data analytics, data science, and UX design.
“There is a talent shortage that’s not going away. The demand for technology workers is increasing at a rapid pace. The supply side isn’t keeping up. It’s not going to keep up for multiple years, so companies that don’t adopt creative new talent acquisition strategies are going to be left behind,” said Ankur Gopal, CEO and Founder of Interapt, which recently joined forces with General Assembly to launch a new apprenticeship program designed to help employers address recruitment and retention challenges.
The report examines the ongoing challenges faced by businesses looking to address persistent tech talent shortages and build stronger and more inclusive talent pipelines. Drawing on General Assembly’s experience helping global businesses – including more than 40 of the Fortune 500 – recruit and retain a diverse cohort of tech workers, it also provides guidance for leaders looking to shift their hiring practices in ways that both address talent gaps and create new pathways to jobs in the industry.
Key findings include:
Time spent filling high-demand tech roles is a top priority — but it’s also at an all-time high.
On average, hiring for tech roles takes 7 weeks, and 89% of hiring managers lack confidence they’ll meet their company’s hiring goals this…
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